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Welcome to the
International Interfaith Initiative
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| Think about it: all religions teach us to make this world a better place. This compelling force of faith and spirituality leaves much room for embracing - even celebrating - our differences or just as each individual have unique talents and abilities, so different faith traditions offer a myriad of powerful messages. When we combine our voices, the resulting song will certainly make the world more compassionate, loving, and peaceful. This realization is what led to the creation of the International Interfaith Initiative. |
Our Goals:
1. To foster interfaith cooperation to strengthen civil society
2. To cultivate Youth Interfaith Dialogues between middle school students from local public, private and faith-based schools
3. To work towards establishing an International Interfaith Research Center and Museum in Indianapolis
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Our Founder
The International Interfaith Initiative was formed in January of 2005 when Mayor Bart Peterson of Indianapolis organized a meeting between local civic organizations and philanthropist Herr Klaus Martin Finzel of Cologne, Germany. At that time Herr Finzel shared his dream about establishing the "World Interfaith Peace Center" in Indianapolis. As a result of Herr Finzel's ambition and the response of the Indianapolis community, the International Interfaith Initiative was created.
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Klaus Martin Finzel expressing his gratitude to the American people during speech at the 2nd annual International Interfaith Symposium, March 19, 2008
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